Infection Prevention and Control Unit - Batangas Medical Center

13/05/2026

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who sent and shared their amazing entries for the Hand Hygiene Video Presentation, held in celebration of World Hand Hygiene Day last May 5 🎉. Each entry was creative, meaningful, and full of valuable lessons — your effort and dedication to spreading awareness truly warm our hearts! 🫶

Let’s always remember why hand hygiene matters so much:
✅ It is the simplest, cheapest, and most powerful way to stop the spread of germs, viruses, and infections.
✅ It helps prevent common illne​sses like colds, flu, and diarrhea, as well as more serious diseases.
✅ It protects not just you, but also your family, friends, and the whole community — especially children, elders, and those with weaker health.
✅ It is our first line of defense in keeping everyone safe and healthy.

Clean hands save lives 💙 Let’s keep practicing proper hand hygiene every day: wash with soap and water for40-60 seconds or use alcohol-based hand rub for 20-30 seconds.

And now, here are our TOP 3 WINNERS who stood out with their excellent output and clear message.

🥇 1ST PLACE: BURN UNIT
🥈 2ND PLACE: OPERATING ROOM COMPLEX
🥉 3RD PLACE: PEDIA WARD 2ND FLOOR


Thank you again for being part of this meaningful advocacy! 🙌

05/05/2026

✋ WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY 🧼


💙 CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES — AND IT STARTS WITH YOU!

Today, May 5, 2026, we join the global movement to protect lives through proper hand hygiene. It is the simplest, most effective, and most affordable way to stop the spread of infections — safeguarding our patients, our healthcare workers, your loved ones, and the whole community.

At Batangas Medical Center, ​we uphold strict infection control standards to deliver safe, quality care for all. Now, we call on EVERYONE to step up and do your part!



📢 ACT NOW, MAKE IT A HABIT!

✅ Wash hands with soap and running water for 40-60 seconds
✅ Use 70% alcohol-based hand rub when hands are not visibly soiled
✅ Clean hands before/after patient contact, before eating, after using the restroom, or after coughing/sneezing



💪 SPREAD THE WORD, NOT GERMS!
Tag your family, friends, colleagues, and fellow Batangueños — challenge them to make hand hygiene a non-negotiable daily routine.

One small action from you creates a huge protection for all. Let’s keep our hands clean and our community safe, together! 💙

10/10/2025

Hey everyone! 👋 Our incredible Infection Prevention and Control Unit at Batangas Medical Center is proud to support the Philippine Hospital Handwashing TikTok Video Challenge 2025! 🎉

🙏 Here's how you can make an impact: 🙏

- 👀 Head over to HBPIPC TikTok Account and check out our video!

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSUh8Y3YG/

- 📲 Share our video and your other favorites with our networks to spread awareness!
- 💖 Shower the videos with hearts – your views and hearts count towards our shared goal of promoting hand hygiene!

Let's champion , , , *Power, and – our collective effort will save lives! ✨

Check out PHA’s video.

31/07/2025

🧼🦠 Basic Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lecture for Healthcare Providers 🩺🧤

📍 Batangas Medical Center – INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL UNIT

📅 JULY 30, 2025

The IPC Unit successfully conducted a Basic on Infection Prevention and Control Lecture aimed at strengthening the knowledge and practices of our dedicated healthcare providers.

This initiative underscores our commitment to patient safety, staff protection, and prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Topics covered included:

✅ Hand hygiene

✅ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

✅ Standard and transmission-based precautions

✅ Safe injection practices

Through continuous education and collaboration, we uphold the highest standards of care for our patients and our community. 💪

Thank you to all participants for your active engagement and to the IPC Unit for leading this essential training! 🙌

24/07/2025

⚠️Infection Prevention and Control Unit Advisory⚠️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🛡️ Protektahan ang Inyong Pamilya Laban sa Leptospirosis

Alamin ang panganib ng LEPTOSPIROSIS! 🐀

Ang leptospirosis ay isang mapanganib na sakit na dala ng bakterya na tinatawag na Leptospira. Madalas itong kumalat sa panahon ng pag-ulan at pagbaha dahil sa kontaminadong tubig na nagmula sa ihi ng mga hayop, lalo na ng mga daga. Mahalaga ang pag-iingat upang maprotektahan ang inyong kalusugan at ang kalusugan ng inyong pamilya.

❗ Senyales at Sintomas ng Leptospirosis:
🔺 Lagnat
🔺 Masakit ang ulo at kalamnan
🔺 Pamumula ng mata
🔺 Hirap sa pag-ihi

😷 Komplikasyon kung mapabayaan:
❌ Pagpalya ng kidneys
❌ Pagdurugo ng baga
❌ Pwedeng ikamatay!

✅ Paano makaiwas:
🧤 Magsuot ng proteksyon (boots, gloves)
🚫 Iwasang lumusong sa baha
🏠 Panatilihing malinis ang paligid
💊 Lumusong sa baha? Kumonsulta sa doktor at uminom ng Doxycycline bilang prophylaxis! Tamang dosage, tamang proteksyon 💪

👉 Maging alerto at ligtas ngayong tag-ulan. Iwas Lepto, Iwas Peligro!
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CTTO:
Philippine College of Physicians (P*P)
Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID)
Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN).

16/07/2025

15/07/2025

🎁🧼 HAI Bundles for Our Everyday Heroes! 🧼🎁

In celebration of National IPC Week 2025, the Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) proudly shares these HAI (Healthcare-Associated Infections) Bundles with the hardworking team of Medical Ward – 1st Floor 💙

From proper hand hygiene to adherence to IPC protocols, your daily efforts truly make a difference. 👏👏👏

To our 1st Floor Medical Ward Staff—thank you for being true IPC Champions, leading the way toward safer healthcare every day. 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️✨

15/07/2025

🎉🧼 National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week 2025 🧼🎉

📅 Theme: “IPC Champions: Leading the Way to Safer Healthcare”

🏆 Photojournalism Challenge 2025 Champion: Batangas Medical Center 🏆

ENTRY NUMBER 16.

Champions of the Invisible
Batangas Medical Center - July 1, 2025

Amidst the turmoil, there exist unsung heroes - the protectors of hygiene and safety. These individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes to shield us from the invisible threats of germs and infection. They are the ones who sanitize, disinfect, and uphold vital safety protocols in our hospitals and communities, ensuring our well-being every single day. It’s time we honor and express our gratitude to these Champions of the Invisible-our silent defenders in the ongoing battle against microbes.

Photo credit: JUAN PAOLO GABITO, RN

11/07/2025

🦠✨ HAI Bundles of Care Program ✨🦠

For GICU and SICU Staffs

Infection prevention starts with YOU! 💪👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

The IPC Unit is rolling out the HAI (Healthcare-Associated Infections) Bundles of Care Program to empower our GICU and SICU teams in preventing infections and keeping our patients safe.

Let’s work hand-in-hand to make our ICUs infection-free zones. Your dedication and vigilance can save lives every day! 💙

📅 Join us for updates, trainings, and IPC tips.

📢 Together, we care. Together, we prevent.

08/07/2025

🎉✅ Training Completed! Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Basics ✅🎉

A huge thank you to all our dedicated healthcare workers who joined our IPC Basics Training! 💉🧤🧼 Together, we’ve taken another step towards making our healthcare environment safer, cleaner, and infection-free! 🏥✨

📸 Swipe through to see some snapshots from the training—because infection control is everyone’s responsibility, and learning can be fun too! 💪❤️

👏 Great job, team! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to practice what we’ve learned every day.